Environmental Engineering BSENE / Materials Science and Engineering MSMSE

Major: Environmental Engineering and Materials Science Engineering 
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering (BSENE) and Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering (MSMSE)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Minimum Required Credits: 227.5
Co-op Options: Three Co-ops (Five years)
BS Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 14.1401
BS Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 17-2081
MSMSE Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 14.1801
MSMSE Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 17-2131

About the Program

The program allows students to develop technical depth and breadth in their professional and related area, which enhances their professional productivity, whether in industry or as they proceed to the PhD. Their undergraduate courses provide the necessary technical prerequisite understanding and skills for the graduate studies, a natural progression. Because the technical concepts of engineering are common, the MS in a related discipline is readily achieved.

Additional Information

For more information, visit  the COE BS/MS program webpage or the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering and/or the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.

Admission Requirements

Students must demonstrate a readiness for graduate work, both in terms of academic performance and relevant preparatory undergraduate courses. Required are a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and completion of 90 credits.

Degree Requirements

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Co-op cycles may vary. Students are assigned a co-op cycle (fall/winter, spring/summer, summer-only) based on their co-op program (4-year, 5-year) and major. 

COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101.

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 General Education Requirements.

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CHEM sequence is determined by the student's Chemistry Placement Exam score and the completion of a summer online preparatory course available based on that score.

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MATH and PHYS sequences are determined by the student's Calculus Placement Exam score and the completion of any summer online preparatory courses available based on that score.

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There are a total of 12 credits of UG techincal electives required, 9 credits should come should be selected from the following subjects (200-499): AE, BIO, BMES, CHE, CHEM, CIVE, CS, ECE, ECEP, ECEE, ECES, ECEC, GEO, ENVE, ENVS, INFO, MATE, MATH, MEM, PHYS, SE or courses approved by ENVE advisor. The other 3 credits with be shared with the GR Additional Selected Core Course (3 credits).

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Of the 27.0 (GR) technical elective credits, which may include up to 6.0 credits of MATE 897, at least 12.0 credits must be taken as Materials Science and Engineering (MATE) courses, while the rest may be taken within the College of Engineering, College of Arts and Sciences, or at other colleges if consistent with the student's plan of study (and given advance written approval by their advisor).

Any graduate-level course in a STEM field (Engineering, Physical Sciences, or Computing/Data), as approved by the MSE Graduate Advisor, excluding MATE 536 (Materials Seminar), MATE 503 (Introduction to Materials Engineering) and  MATE 504 (Art of Being a Scientist).

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Some students may need a one-credit concurrent practicum course depending on their calculus exam score and summer preparatory review participation.

Writing-Intensive Course Requirements

In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.

A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List at the University Writing Program. Students scheduling their courses can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term.

Sample Plan of Study

5 year, 3 coop, Spring/Summer

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CHEM sequence is determined by the student's Chemistry Placement Exam score and the completion of a summer online preparatory course available based on that score.

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MATH and PHYS sequences are determined by the student's Calculus Placement Exam score and the completion of any summer online preparatory courses available based on that score.

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Co-op cycles may vary. Students are assigned a co-op cycle (fall/winter, spring/summer, summer-only) based on their co-op program (4-year, 5-year) and major. 

COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101.

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See degree requirements.

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There are a total of 12 credits of UG techincal electives required, 9 credits should come should be selected from the following subjects (200-499): AE, BIO, BMES, CHE, CHEM, CIVE, CS, ECE, ECEP, ECEE, ECES, ECEC, GEO, ENVE, ENVS, INFO, MATE, MATH, MEM, PHYS, SE or courses approved by ENVE advisor. The other 3 credits with be shared with the GR Additional Selected Core Course (3 credits).